Except and Kill

Except

Except verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.

Kill and except are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Kill" instead a verb "Except".

Kill

Kill verb - To deprive of life.

Except and kill are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Except" instead a verb "Kill".

Nearby Words: killing, killed, killer

Common collocations

husband except husband kill husband
characters except characters kill characters
anyone except anyone kill anyone
son except son kill son

Both words in one sentence

  • In chapter 15, you get bonus points for not killing any enemies except the boss (except you don't really kill him), and in chapter 22 you get bonus points and a gift for not killing any priests.
  • One-Hit-Point Wonder: Mooks will kill HERO in one hit, except for FEAR who will kill in two.
  • As of DF 2014, sheer heat can now kill everything except for dragons and demons, because body parts are pulped by it.
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